Read more about ADD and Neurofeedback

Children with ADD, although possessing the potential to succeed, often chronically function below their abilities, because they cannot regulate themselves. Neurofeedback is a revolutionary high-tech methodology that has unequivocally demonstrated its efficacy in helping chronically inattentive, distractible, impulsive and hyperactive children regulate themselves. Using digital computer technology and advanced software, Neurofeedback unlocks the brain's ability to manage the tasks of daily living that are daunting to those struggling with ADD. As the ADD child's brain is methodically retrained to function more efficiently problems the typical chronic problems become more manageable and academic performance, self-confidence and social skills improve. The plus is a neurofeedback training in treating ADD children are extensive. This quick and painless treatment:

• Provides a viable alternative to psychotropic medication.
• Trains children to self regulate naturally and safely.
• Trains children to adjust automatically to changing demands in conditions.
• Emasculates children from continual professional supervision.
• Creates a synergistic effort that can help other treatments work more effectively.
• Permits parents to become involved directly in the treatment process.

The driving metaphor captures the essence of improvement in brain flexibility with neurofeedback. In driving a car, you must make constant adjustments. These adjustments are dictated by ever-changing conditions as well as by the interplay among the road conditions and the driver skills, frame of mind and the vehicle's capacities.

Neurofeedback teaches the brain to know itself and control itself according to conditions that are continually changing inside and outside the person psycho-biological interface with the environment. The methodology trains the mind to "drive at the right speed for existing conditions". In response to life's ever-changing demands, neurofeedback tunes up brain function. Performance and efficiency are enhanced. Stability is developed and maintained. Control becomes automatic. Collisions are avoided. Desired destinations are reached.